What could be the reason for the width scroll being wider than the viewport, even though the two divs have 100 vw width?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If the width scroll is wider than the viewport, even though the two divs have 100vw width, there could be a few possible reasons for this issue. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

  1. Viewport Scaling Issue: One possible reason could be that there is a viewport scaling issue. Some mobile browsers apply a default zoom level to fit the content on the screen, which may cause the width to exceed the viewport. To fix this, you can try adding the following meta tag in the head section of your HTML:
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    \`\`\`This meta tag ensures that the page is displayed at a 1:1 scale without any zooming applied.
  2. Margin or Padding: Another reason could be that the divs have margins or paddings applied, which may cause them to extend beyond the viewport. You can inspect the elements using the browser's developer tools and check if there are any margins or paddings that are contributing to the scroll. If so, you can remove or adjust them accordingly.

  3. Overflow Property: It's also possible that the parent container of the divs has the overflow property set to a value other than hidden, causing the content to overflow and create a scroll. You can inspect the parent container's CSS and check if the overflow property is set to auto or scroll. Set it to hidden to prevent the content from overflowing.

  4. Box-sizing Property: If the box-sizing property of the divs or their parent elements is set to border-box, it may include the borders and paddings in the 100vw width calculation, causing the elements to exceed the viewport. In this case, you can try changing the box-sizing property to content-box or adjust the sizes accordingly.

  5. Scrollbar Styling: Sometimes, custom styling applied to scrollbars can cause the width to exceed the viewport. If you are using any custom CSS for scrollbars, try removing it temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.

By investigating and addressing these potential causes, you should be able to identify and fix the reason behind the width scroll being wider than the viewport even with the 100vw width applied to the divs.

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